BERRY LADIES 43

OWNERS OF OUR HEARTS AND MINDS

My Ladies Of Song - Sounds for all the Senses - The Beauty of the Female voice, talent and creativity. Owners of our hearts and minds - Some beautiful, sensual and down right breathtaking songs from all genres and from all over the world. some just rock!

scroll down page or click on artist name...

SHANNON LABRIENashville, United States

On Shannon Labrie’s debut album Just Be Honest, she kicks off the proceedings by staring down her demons and admonishing her biggest fears with “Secret,” a retro-R&B influenced song laced with vibrant horns. The young songwriter comes by her fears honestly, battling a serious (and ongoing) illness at age 9 and losing her father at 14. She grew up fast, at first rebelling, then spending several years on a curious solo journey across the country studying philosophy, theology and writing songs before settling into Nashville’s thriving independent music scene.Adept on the piano and guitar, the singer/songwriter says she was “raised on James Taylor and Lauren Hill.” Music Connection named her as one of the “Best Unsigned Artists of 2012” and she was featured alongside Brooke Waggoner, Matthew Perryman Jones and others on the Nashville Indie Spotlight, a digital sampler available exclusively on iTunes.Just Be Honest, which was released by Zodlounge Records, debuted in the Top Ten of iTunes’ Singer/Songwriter chart in February 2013. Perhaps the song that has gotten the most attention is “I Remember A Boy,” backed by soulful guitar tones that hint at Daniel Lanois. The track was an American Songwriter “Daily Discovery” and Bob Lefsetz singled it out in The Lefsetz Letter, noting: “This track affected me. Made me believe like the great singer-songwriters of yore, maybe this woman has something to say. That in this crazy, mixed-up, shook-up world she can illuminate her story and people can relate.”The title song is a lush, rich plea that would fit alongside a playlist that includes Carole King and Norah Jones. “Gettin’ Tired” reveals Shannon’s penchant for jazz, a gift from her father, who “played original, complicated and beautiful songs regardless of the fact that he was never professionally trained,” she shares. “Heartache of Love” showcases her talent on piano and reveals her more intimate side, reveling in the feelings of love and loss, while a contagious optimism shoves the dark clouds aside in “Love Somebody.”“In my darkest moments of loss, doubt and pain, I’ve been shown what it looks like to love someone and to be loved. My closest friends didn't run,didn't give up, and didn't let me sink. They stuck with me and brought me to the other side,” recalls Labrie. “I hope my music can do the same for someone else.”www.shannonlabriemusic.com

ERYN WOODS Atlanta, United States

With her unique style and youthful voice, singer Eryn Woods is ready to dominate the world with her eclectic brand of pop punk. Her music has already been featured on Vh1 and MTV and she has worked closely with designers Betsey Johnson, JoyRich, and DimePiece amongst others. As the queen of the “Kupcake” brigade—a term she coined to define her “sweet, fun and diverse” fan base—Woods’ musical and fashion influence on young Kupcakes is spreading around the globe.Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, Woods has been involved in the arts since an early age. After graduating high school, Woods relocated to New York where she scored a position singing background vocals and assisting an artist and manager with day-to-day operations. Through this experience, Woods met her current music producer ARC from Pharsound Productions (Ke$ha, Kings of Leon, Shiny Toy Guns, Black Kids, Scissor Sisters). The two decided to move to Atlanta and focus their energies on her solo project. The talented pair spent several months working on music, including the collaboration between Woods and songwriter, Ursula Yancy who penned Rihanna’s hit record “Skin” from her album Loud. The dynamic duo came up with the infectious monster jam “Gangstas, Geeks and Freaks.” The dance-oriented track become the lead single from Wood’s self-financed debut EP Holl.E.Woods, an ode to the unapologetic underbelly of a city decorated by society’s outcasts, led by Woods herself. A play on her name, Holl.E.Woods is a brilliant and unorthodox concept album full of zealous singles.Playing numerous gigs and parties, the relatable black swan of the bubble gum world has shared the stage with the likes of Robyn, Sasha Gradiva, Adam Lambert, Natalia Kills, Hey Monday and The Ready Set. She has also performed at a variety of PRIDE Festivals across the map, making the hyper-ambitious Woods somewhat of a global ambassador for tolerance and positive change. When she’s not working on perfecting her craft, Woods can be found speaking to middle and high school students on topics such as self-acceptance and bullying, issues that are close to her heart. True to her character, Woods’ music is diverse, honest, intellectual, charming and entertaining.

Where small town anywhere hangs out to experience music from around the world. Please help all the creative artists displayed on my website by buying their works. Show your support by following them on Soundcloud, Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, Mixcloud, StumbleUpon, etc.

Please share BerryMusicBlog with your peers, friends and family. Let them discover what BerryMusicBlog is all about.